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Teachable moments Environmental Defenders’ Executive Director, Cynthia Kanner, met with Girl Scout Troop 392 out of the Village of Algonquin to teach these young leaders how to create reusable bags out of used T-shirts. The girls chose the activity as part of an entrepreneurship project and will go on to teach others how to create the bags by providing a service and/or sell the bags that they create as a fundraiser.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020

Learning how to market, brand and make a positive environmental impact all rolled into one lesson. The group also learned the important message of supporting local by holding their meeting at a local establishment in Algonquin – Riverbottom Ice Cream Co. From left to right are: Lenny Quimby, Allie Hill, Kanner, Kaitlyn Tomazewski, Alice Dubiel, Amy Mcelhattan and Madie Chapman.

Six-year sentence for drug-induced homicide Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County state’s attorney, announced that on Dec. 19, 2019, 49-year-old Jermal Johnson of Waukegan was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offense of drug-induced homicide.

On June 15, 2018, the City of McHenry Police were dispatched to the 1900 block of North Orleans Street in response to a drug overdose. Thirty-nine-year-old Jennifer Richards of McHenry was found unresponsive and was later declared to have died as a result of an overdose of heroin and fentanyl.

The police learned that during the prior evening, Richards had gone to Waukegan and purchased heroin. A subsequent search

of Richards’ cell phone revealed electronic communication with someone named “Mo.” The police then learned that “Mo” was the nickname for the defendant. A friend of Richards’ identified Johnson in a photo lineup and indicated that he sold the fatal dose of heroin to Richards.

The defendant is subject to truth in sentencing guidelines because of the death suffered by the victim. The defendant will serve 4.5 years in prison under truth in sentencing guidelines.

This case was investigated by the McHenry City Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Combs.

Family activities at fun fair Jan. 4 Shake off the winter hibernation and come to McHenry County Conservation District’s Family Fun Fair on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 1–4 p.m. at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road Ringwood.

Go room to room playing nature-themed games and activities and learn more about McHenry County’s plants and animals. Receive tickets at each activity to turn in for a prize of your choice. Refreshments included.

Drop in any time during the event hours. For all ages; anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required for this free drop-in program but check before you go; cancellations may occur due to weather or staff emergencies. Check under Site Advisories at MCCDistrict.org or in the online registration system. For more information, call Prairieview Education Center at 815-479-5779.

Police graduate

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The Cary Police Department Dec. 20. celebrated Officer Wes Leckrone (center), who graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage. Leckrone will next begin the police department’s intensive Field Training Program. Pictured with Leckrone are Deputy Chief Chris Winkelmann (left) and Chief Patrick Finlon (right).

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Farmers gather for state’s first Hemp Summit Some had better luck than others in Illinois’ first year of legal hemp production

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan said Dec. 17 that interest in the newly legalized hemp industry continues to build, but more work needs to be done for the industry to mature.

Sullivan spoke to reporters at the state’s first Hemp Summit at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield where nearly 700 farmers, processors and other people involved in the hemp industry gathered to talk about what they learned during the 2019 growing season—the first season of legal hemp production in Illinois.

“People are excited. There’s a lot of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs.

MARY JESSE, AKA MARY J. JESSE; VICTORIAN VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants, 19 CH 589 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 08-31-478-003.

Commonly known as 1209 THOMAS DRIVE # 1-403, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

19-033179 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3139970 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 19, 26, 2019 & Jan. 2, 2020) 363737 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2004OP2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-OP2; Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN P. CHEESEMAN; MARIA D. WENDELL-CHEESEMAN; FOX VALLEY GARDENS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BRIAN P. CHEESEMAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARIA D. WENDELL-CHEESEMAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 1185 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-05-232-012.

questions,” he said. “This is an industry, I would say, in its infancy stages at the moment. We have a lot to learn and that’s what our speakers are here today to talk about.”

State officials won’t know until next month exactly how many acres of hemp were planted or harvested, but the state certified more than 21,000 acres as being eligible for hemp planting—considerably more than officials expected.

Jeff Cox, who heads the department’s medicinal plant bureau, said the agency registered 644 farmers to grow hemp and licensed 194 processors.

Hemp, a close relative of the marijuana plant, had been illegal in the United States since 1937, although the

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federal government did encourage its production during World War II. But after decades of debate, Congress reversed course in 2014 with passage of a Farm Bill that authorized hemp production for research purposes. It then lifted the ban entirely with passage of the 2018 Farm Bill.

Under that law, hemp is only legal if it contains no more than 0.3 percent of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. If a crop contains any amount of THC above that limit, it is considered marijuana and must be destroyed.

Some farmers grow hemp for its fiber, which can be used in a wide variety of products such as rope, cloth

REAL ESTATE

Commonly known as 230 Eastwood Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. WA14-0379 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3140652 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 26, 2019, Jan. 2 & 9, 2020) 364108 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC TRUST 2007-NC3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NC3 Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH W. CARLSON A/K/A JOSEPH CARLSON, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 18 CH 000648 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 5, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 6, 2020, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8712 HILLCREST AVENUE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 Property Index No. 18-12-129-041 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $245,469.04.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of

and even building materials. So far in Illinois, however, hemp farmers have focused exclusively on a variety that produces CBD oil, thought to have a number of medicinal uses, ranging from an anti-inflammatory treatment to controlling seizures.

That’s mainly because there are not yet any industrial facilities to process hemp fiber in Illinois, and only a limited number of processors for hemp oil.

“There’s a huge need for more processing capacity in the state,” said Justin Ward, cofounder of Stoney Branch Ag Ventures, near Rushville—a company that provides custom farming and consulting services to hemp producers.

“I have a number of farmers who are

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Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, 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 115406.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 115406 Case Number: 18 CH 000648 TJSC#: 39-7412 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.

I3140918 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 26, 2019, Jan. 2 & 9, 2020) 364338 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST SERIES 2016-1; Plaintiff, vs.

WADE A. BROMMELKAMP; ANNETTE M. BROMMELKAMP AKA ANNETTE M. MELUS; RIVERSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 47 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales

Corporation will on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-18-382-004, 15-18-382-005, 15-18-382-006 and 15-18-382-013.

Commonly known as 1703 LOW AVENUE, MCHENRY, IL 60050.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 1900047 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3141376 (Published in the McHenry County News Jan. 2, 9 & 16, 2020) 364596 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

GREGORY W. CORR; TCF MORTGAGE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 399 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 19-01-152-010.

Commonly known as 3006 HIGHLAND AVE, CARY, IL 60013.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580.

18-04765 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3141366 (Published in the McHenry County News Jan. 2, 9 & 16, 2020) 364598

having issues with getting their product into processing, and I know what few processors we have in the state are very backed up.”

As the planting season began this past spring, some people were estimating farmers could make as much as $90,000 to $160,000 per acre growing hemp for oil. But as some found out this year, the new hemp supply drove prices down.

“There was a lot of discussion about get-rich-quick,” Sullivan said. “You’ve got to keep in mind, Illinois is not the only state doing this. Nearly every state in the country is in this process.”

Even with the price drop, however, Ward said he had a successful year.

“We had a very successful year producing for CBD,” he said. “We already have our product on shelves in stores all over the state, so we had a very successful first season.”

Some other hemp farmers weren’t as fortunate, though. Trent Lawrence, who started growing hemp on a farm near Delavan, where he also grows organic vegetables, had the experience that all farmers dread.

“We actually had a tornadic super cell pass over our farm the day we were supposed to start harvesting,” he said.

“It broke all of our plants —the whole field. It touched down about a quarter-mile from our farm and went directly over us.”

Lawrence said he ended up harvesting very little crop, a significant loss considering how labor- and capital-intensive hemp farming is, but he said he fully intends to try again in 2020.

“I got all the equipment now. I’ve got to keep doing it,” he said. “Every year is not going to be as bad as this year.”

Be on the lookout for eagles Jan. 11

In coordination with McHenry County Conservation District, representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Friends of Hackmatack Wildlife Refuge, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and McHenry County Audubon will be on hand Saturday, Jan. 11, from 8–10 a.m. to help you search for eagles at three locations along the Fox River: McHenry Dam, Algonquin Dam and Carpentersville Dam, plus a spot at Fontana beach along beautiful Lake Geneva, Wis. Volunteers will have scopes and binoculars available for use at each location along with guided activities for children. Visit the one closest to you, or visit all four. Maps to the locations are available at www.MCCDistrict.org.

Monmouth student presents psychology research

Caitlyn Allen, a psychology major from Marengo, made a senior research presentation at Monmouth College earlier in December.

This year’s psychology and biopsychology presentations covered a variety of topics, including how mood is affected by exercise, by animal interaction and by yoga, and how factors such as social isolation and discipline-specific confidence affect academic success in college students.

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Educators to receive training Christmas tree recycling in youth mental health now through Jan. 15 McHenry-area educators are joining an international movement to promote quick action to youth mental health issues by embarking on Youth Mental Health First Aid training.

The eight-hour training sessions are meant to give educators the tools to quickly recognize mental health distress and find appropriate help.

It follows the Youth Mental Health First Aid model developed in Australia that has spread to other countries, including the U.S. The training, coordinated by McHenry High School District 156 in cooperation with McHenry School District 15 and Harrison School District 36 in Wonder Lake, already has attracted 48 teachers and staff members for the November and January sessions.

Three staff members from District 156 and one from District 15 attend-

ed a 40-hour training in August to become nationally certified trainers in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Maura Reid, District 156 wellness and prevention coordinator, said the plan is to offer more training in the spring and summer. Reid was one of the four McHenry-area educators to become a certified trainer.

The November and January sessions filled up pretty quickly, Reid said, adding, “We were kind of surprised that there was such a high interest.”

It is all part of a new effort to train educators throughout McHenry County how to help young people.

The McHenry County Mental Health Board approved up to $40,000 in subsidies to facilitate Youth Mental Health First Aid training in response to a new state law requiring school districts to address

youth mental health issues.

As you “undeck the halls” this year, do something good for the Scott Block, executive director of environment and recycle your Christmas tree. Now through Jan. 15 the Mental Health Board, said he’s three drop-off locations are available that will help keep your holiday glad to see McHenry educators get tree out of the landfills. Trees are processed into mulch and mulch will trained. About a dozen other school be available free of charge at a later date. districts took advantage of the trainDrop off locations: ing program to offer training to their • Glacial Park, Rt. 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood (off Harts Road own districts. parking lot) “That way we have access to • Rush Creek, 20501 McGuire Rd, Harvard (at twin oaks parking the training on an ongoing basis in area – west of pond) McHenry County,” Block said. “This Tinsel and decorations must be removed. If trees are transported in a is just another tool to help educators bag, please remove the bag. No commercial drop-offs accepted. and educational systems.”

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Illinois also offers training to members of the public interested in learning how to handle mental health issues.

Block said he planned to meet with the school districts in December to get an update on how the first aid Your pavilion will not be officially Reservations for 2020 start today, training is going in other districts.

Jan. 2. All pavilions are reserved on a reserved until it has been approved by staff and payment has been refirst-come, first-served basis.

In-person-only pavilion reserva- ceived. All deposits and rental fees tions will be accepted at Crystal Lake must be paid within 24 hours of City Hall today, Jan. 2. Staff will help your pavilion request approval. If all you create an online account to aid in payments are not received within 24 future rentals online. Online reserva- hours, the reservation will not be acmaking by the village board,” Nun- tions will be accepted starting Jan. 3. cepted. Credit cards are the preferred amaker continued.

You can visit www.crystallake. form of payment.

Since 2013, it is estimated that the org/three-oaks-recreation/pavilAll details (size of pavilions, lovillage has achieved an accumulated ion-rentals and click on the Online cations, fee schedule, amenities) and operational savings of approximate- Rental Portal. You will need to create related FAZ forms are available on ly $2.3 million through various cost an account on the portal, and you will the website under the Pavilion Rentsavings measures such as reducing be able to check pavilion availability als tab. For more information, call staffing levels through gained oper- and submit a request for y our pavil- 815-459-2020, ext. 4288. ational efficiency, applying technol- ion rental. Another option is to visit Hours are 6:30 a.m. to sunset yearogy to achieve those efficiencies, City Hall to submit a rental request. round. and turning to the private sector for services when a cost savings opportunity arose. These operational cost savings will continue to save the village an estimated $600,000 annually in future years.

Three Oaks Recreation Area pavilion reservations begin today

Fox River Grove eliminates debt on the Illinois Comptroller website, 245 of the 246 communities reported to have some form of debt in the 2018 fiscal year. Assuming no other municipalities have paid off all their debt in the last year and a half, Fox River Grove would become only the second municipality out of 246 with the debt free status.

“We are now proud to say that we’ve finally become a debt free village,” said Village President Nunamaker. “This was made possible by the accumulation of operational cost savings over the past several years and fiscally responsible decision

Woodstock Police report The Woodstock Police department reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery and juveniles 17 or younger are not named.

An arrest does not constitute a conviction, and suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Dec. 5, 5:44 p.m., in the 800 block of Washington Street, Jeffrey N. Bull, 54, of Woodstock, was arrested for wanted on warrant-aggravated ID Theft, Lake County; wanted on warrant-failure to appear, McHenry County; and obstructing identification.

Dec. 6, 4:40 p.m., in the 600 block of Lake Avenue, Pamela R. Heady, 54, of Crystal Lake, was arrested for wanted on warrant-possession of a controlled substance, McHenry

County.

Dec. 6, 10:19 p.m., in the 1200 block of Walden Oaks, a 34-year-old Woodstock male was arrested on two counts of domestic battery.

Dec. 7, 8:45 a.m., in the 1700 block of Havens Drive, Donley M. Carey, 34, of Racine, Wis., was arrested for obstructing identification and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

Dec. 7, 11 p.m., in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue, Alejandro Quintero, 18, of Woodstock, was arrested for obstructing identification.

Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Route 47 at Donovan Avenue, Jonathan M. SalasRamirez, 28, was arrested for no valid driver’s license and driving with only one headlight.

Dec. 9, 10:32 a.m., in the 100 block of East Bagley Street, Neil S. Deegan, 39, of Woodstock, was ar-

rested on wanted for warrant-violation of order modification of probation, Manatee County, Fla. Dec. 10, 11:09 a.m., in the 3700 block of Doty Road, Matthew C. Volkman, 39, of Sugar Grove, was arrested on wanted for warrant-failure to appear, Kane County, and wanted on warrant for failure to appear, Kendall County.

Dec. 10, 3:45 p.m., in the 2000 block of Aspen Drive, a Woodstock male juvenile was arrested for aggravated battery to a peace officer.

Dec. 11, 9:56 a.m., a Woodstock male juvenile was arrested for interference with public officers.

Dec. 12, 2:57 p.m., in the 2100 block of Lake Avenue, Osvaldo Bustamante Jr., 43, of Woodstock, was arrested for nine counts of retail theft and theft.

McHenry County Sheriff’s report The following arrests in McHenry County were reported by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Dec. 10 David A. Ramirez, 67, Buffalo Grove, was cited for driving on a suspended driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, disregard stop sign, poss/disp 2+ fictitious id, resisting a peace officer; David H. Bottcher, 39, Johnsburg, was cited for domestic battery/bodily harm, domestic battery/physical contact; Ryan M. Thomas, 37, Woodstock, was cited for cruelty to animals/3rd; Keashia W. Clark, 23, Madison, was cited for driving on suspended driver’s license, uninsured motor vehicle/ bodily harm, and speeding 15-20 mph above the limit; Kyle A. Witz, 23, McHenry, was cited for battery/make physical contact; Kristina J. Dankowski, 38, Des Plaines, was cited for DUI – alcohol; Dec. 11 Jemece A. Hyatt, 24, Belvidere, was cited for driving on a revoked driver’s license, speeding 15-20 mph above the limit; Salman M. Hussain, 33, Niles, was cited for reckless homicide motor vehicle; Gordon W. Schwantner, 36, Chicago, was cited for forgery issue/deliver document; Matthew D. Doerschner, 29, Cary, was cited for possession of a controlled substance; James J. Seidel, 26, Fox River Grove, was cited for possession of a controlled substance; Dec. 12 Samantha P. Greenstein, 27, McHenry, was cited for DUI – alco-

hol, DUI – drugs, DUI – alcohol/intox compnd/drug, DUI/any amount of drugs, uninsured motor vehicle/bodily harm; Monty L. Shannon, 43, Pingree Grove, was cited for violation of sex offender registration; Albert S. Pacheco, 36, Antioch, was cited for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; Dec. 13 Gregory P. Champa, 21, Lakemoor, was cited for display of a false insurance card; Dec. 14 Jose Tapia, 21, McHenry, was cited for driving/never issued license / no driver’s license; Connor S. Pautz, 23, Crystal Lake, was cited for DUI/BAC 0.08, DUI - alcohol, electronic communication device; Nicholas S. Naranjo, 30, Woodstock, was cited for DUI – alcohol, DUI/BAC 0.08, Kristen R. Geisser, 41, Crystal Lake, was cited for uninsured motor vehicle / bodily harm, driving 15-20 mph above the limit, and driving under the influence of alcohol; Lirim Jashari, 40, Carpentersville, was cited for driving revoked/suspended DUI/SSS 4-9; Abucu Garcia, 44, Harvard, was cited for driving / never issued license / no drivers license; Dec. 15 Jake A. Garaglia, 28, Woodstock, was cited for resisting a peace officer/ corr employee; Dec. 16 William A. King, 48, was cited for indirect civil contempt; Joseph M. Kvacik, 45, McHenry, was cited for domestic battery/physical contact.

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At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Fox River Grove Village Board took action to eliminate all of the village’s outstanding debt, $3,262,746.25 to be exact, a move that will yield the village approximately $280,000 in net interest savings over the next ten years. $2.615 million of the debt payment was for the recently constructed Public Works Facility at the corner of Lincoln and Hillcrest and the remaining $648,000 was for a road resurfacing project that took place in 2010.

Of municipalities with a population of 4,700 or greater, being debt free is rare. According to data found

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How to help the lost and unconnected among us In this season of joy, I am reminded, as we all are, fleetingly, that not all share our joy.

Several years ago for example, the circus came to my rural town.

A friend and I decided to ensure that all kids could have the very few bucks needed for tickets and some cotton candy. Fifteen singleparent families were quickly identified by a local church group as needing such help.

My first delivery was to a rundown small frame home. The young mother came to the screen door. The living room behind her was a mess; a stereotypical, louche boyfriend (I assume) was lounging on the sofa, watching TV; two kids were fussing in the background.

What struck me was how grateful the mother, a bit disheveled, was for the tickets (at $6 each) and the 10 bucks for treats. What a miserable life, I thought.

Based on my chats with local teachers and social workers, there are lots of such households in rural central Illinois. I recall a county health department report that in a recent year 44 percent of all births in my county were to unmarried mothers, many maybe most illeducated for today’s world. In 1968, when I entered the state legislature, the national figure was 10 percent.

These families are invisible to most of us. They live in farmhouses that would otherwise be abandoned, or in duplex and quadplex apartments in the small towns. Only one in five fathers

pays any child support, according to educated guesses by my social work friends. Most of these mothers are what I would call somewhat abandoned, lost and unconnected.

In contrast: I am working on a novel about a colorful IrishAmerican politician in post-World War II Chicago. This friend of mine came from a strong nuclear family, a close-knit Catholic Church parish, vibrant Irish fellowship societies, and his energetic political network. Talk about connected. If ever a problem arose, he had many supportive places to turn for help. Because of these many ties, this politico has led a successful and rewarding life.

We humans are social animals.

We need human connections and supports like those of my Chicago friend.

Today, however, many rural families are in disarray. My kindergarten teacher friend tells of one family in her school with three children, each with a different last name. Her school no longer even bothers to list fathers’ names in the pupils’ informational databases.

Further, churches today are much less central in the lives of the unconnected, and small-town community ties are weak, as the unconnected mothers move frequently from one to another, I’m told, maybe for cheaper housing.

So, when her jalopy loses its brakes, a struggling single mother has no connections to turn to find

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the $500 needed to get her back on the road and to her job. “And transportation is a huge problem,” says a social worker, “as you don’t walk or take the bus to work in rural America.”

It’s enough to make this single mother turn to drink, and drugs, and many like her do, my social work friends tell me. This in turn drains scarce funds needed for the kids’ school supplies and the basics.

Governments and private charities in my area bend over backward to help fill the gap.

There are literally a score, or maybe even two score, of discrete housing, heating/cooling, child care, food stamp and food pantry, job training, health care and other programs out there.

Valuable as these are, the programs are fragmented, scattered. Last time I checked the Peoria phone book, I found nine separate state social service units for mental health, rehabilitation, substance abuse, and more—all with different physical office locations, and all 40 miles drive (in a junk jalopy, if one has a car)—from my rural county.

And if, according to my social worker friends, a mother earns a good boost in pay at her low-wage job, she runs the risk of “falling off a cliff,” that is, losing her medical care card, child care, food stamps and other benefits. The mother may decide, rationally, that the relative certainty of all those programs is better than losing them to the uncertainty of a job of who knows what tenure.

What to do?

In the short term, create a sliding-scale transition from welfare to success at work. Rather than a scary cliff that drops government benefits cold turkey, reduce them slowly as a mother progresses to higher pay at work.

This would provide an incentive, rather than today’s disincentive, to get off the dole.

Second, require parenting

classes for mothers—and fathers where they can be found— receiving taxpayer support.

Classes might include learning such basics as how to separate “wants from needs”; household budgeting, and how to create and support strong aspirations for career success among their children.

Finally, we need to think long and hard about how society can envelope the lost and unconnected.

Government programs, which have proliferated, obviously won’t alone do the job.

For many years, Jim Nowlan was a senior fellow and political science professor at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.

He was a state representative, worked for three governors and publishes a weekly newspaper in central Illinois.

Researchers suggest more state funding for schools would help lower property taxes

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A pair of researchers are suggesting the best way to reduce property taxes in Illinois is for the state to take over a greater share of funding for public schools and consolidate some units of local government.

Frank Manzo, policy director at the Illinois Economic Policy Institute, and Robert Bruno, director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, argue in a new report that such a plan would not only hold down future property tax hikes, but it would actually help create jobs and stimulate the state’s economy.

“There have been previous commissions on this issue since the 1980s,” Manzo said in an interview. “Four of them, in fact, and all four unanimously found that really meaningful property tax relief for homeowners would require more state funding for public education.

And in three of the four task forces, local government consolidation was also directly or indirectly called for.

But these are structural problems that have frankly only deepened since those reports.”

Illinois lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1932 earlier this year establishing a bipartisan Property Tax Relief Task Force. It was part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s so-called “fair tax” package that also included a proposed constitutional amendment allowing the state to levy a multi-tiered “graduated” income tax in which people would pay higher rates on higher levels of income. Voters will decide on that amendment in the November 2020 elections.

Pritzker has said he wants part of the new revenue from a graduated tax—estimated at about $3 billion a year—to go toward local property tax relief by raising the current property tax credit that property owners can take on their income taxes.

But in their report, which they shared with Capitol News Illinois ahead of its public release, Manzo and Bruno argue that the state’s current property tax system and its

school funding system are structurally flawed.

Specifically, they point to the fact that property taxes account for twothirds of school funding in Illinois while the state pays only about 27 percent, or about half the national average.

They also point to the state’s Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, or PTELL, which allows automatic property tax increases each year, but also caps those increases at the rate of inflation or 5 percent, whichever is less, thus preventing many local governments, and especially school districts, from raising the revenue they need.

Their proposal is to raise the state’s contribution to public education by $5 billion over four years.

That would be in addition to the increased funding that comes through the state’s new Evidence Based Funding formula, which calls for an added $350 million for education funding each year.

The new money would be distributed proportionately to all 852 school districts, effectively covering their future increases under the PTELL law and enabling them to hold their property taxes flat for four years.

That plan could be paid for, they argue, through the proposed graduated income tax, a new tax on retirement income over $100,000 and savings that could be achieved by consolidating township governments.

“It is not only good for education, for children growing up and going to school in this state,” Bruno said. “But it also happens to have the added benefit of taking the burden properly off of local property owners, and shifting, modestly, some of that additional responsibility to the state, where it actually exists everywhere else in the country but in Illinois. So I think you can make an argument—and I think you can make a winning argument—that this is where the investment needs to be going.”

In their report, Manzo and Bruno note that Illinoisans pay the seventh-highest property tax rates in the

country and that roughly two-thirds of all property taxes go to school districts. Average Illinois homeowners pay 7.4 percent of their income on property taxes, compared to just 4.95 percent in income taxes.

They also argue that property taxes are regressive because lower-income homeowners have much more of their total personal wealth invested in their home than upper-income people. According to the report, a household earning $35,000 per year, for example, pays on average 10 percent of their taxable income in property taxes, compared to 7 percent for someone earning $75,000 a year, and just 1 percent for people with yearly incomes over $1 million.

Using economic modeling formulas, Manzo and Bruno estimate the net impact of increasing the state’s investment in education and holding down school district property taxes would be to grow the Illinois economy by about $1.2 billion and adding up to 14,000 new jobs.

Consolidating townships, they suggest, would have a smaller impact, lowering property tax bills by 0.4 percent, adding $11 million to the economy and producing about 100 new jobs.

An alternative, they argue, was reflected this year in House Bill 320, which would have extended PTELL to all local governments, including home rule jurisdictions.

It also would have unilaterally cut property tax levies by 10 percent below their 2018 level and then would have frozen property tax levies after that.

“Local governments would have been forced to slash spending on essential services by $3 billion annually,” Manzo and Bruno wrote in their report. “Although property tax relief would produce an economic stimulus, it would be completely offset by the cuts to long-term public investments—shrinking Illinois’ economy by $2 billion and 27,000 jobs.”

Manzo and Bruno said they do not yet know what will be in the task force’s final report, which is due to be released by Dec. 31.

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Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs.

MARY JESSE, AKA MARY J. JESSE; VICTORIAN VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants, 19 CH 589 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Unit 1-403 in Victorian Village Condominiums, as delineated on survey of the following described land: Lot 1 in Victorian Village, being a Subdivision of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 45 North, Range 7 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded November 18, 1986 as document no. 962660, which survey is attached as exhibit “a” to the declaration of condominium recorded November 18, 1986 as document no.

962661, in McHenry County, Illinois, and as amended from time to time, together with its undivided percentage interest in the common elements.

P.I.N. 08-31-478-003.

Commonly known as 1209 THOMAS DRIVE # 1-403, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 19-033179 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3139970 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 19, 26, 2019 & Jan. 2, 2020) 363735

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE

BENEFIT OF THE SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2018-4, PLAINTIFF vs.

KEVIN W. COLE; EVA K. COLE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT 19CH000675 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, KEVIN W. COLE; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 16 IN FIRST ADDITION IN WELCH’S SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1950, AS DOCUMENT NO. 234151, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 7, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 1009 North Road, Fox River Grove, IL 60021 P.I.N.:20-20-277-005 and which said mortgage was signed by KEVIN W. COLE, EVA K. COLE, mortgagors, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST COMPANY, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County as Document No. 2005R0025585; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of McHenry County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in McHenry County at 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before January 27, 2020, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2004-OP2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-OP2; Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN P. CHEESEMAN; MARIA D. WENDELLCHEESEMAN; FOX VALLEY GARDENS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BRIAN P. CHEESEMAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARIA D. WENDELL-CHEESEMAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 1185 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 1003 IN FIRST ADDITION TO FOX RIVER VALLEY GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 44, RANGE 9 EAST, OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 11, 1930 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 91918, IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 8, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 20-05-232-012.

Commonly known as 230 Eastwood Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by cer-

tified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455.

WA14-0379 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3140652 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 26, 2019, Jan. 2 & 9, 2020) 364107

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTYSECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC TRUST 2007-NC3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NC3 Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH W. CARLSON A/K/A JOSEPH CARLSON, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 18 CH 000648 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 5, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 6, 2020, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 28 AND THE WEST HALF OF LOT 27 IN BLOCK 2 IN CRYSTAL WOODLANDS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1928 AS DOCUMENT 85076 IN BOOK 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 77, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8712 HILLCREST AVENUE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 Property Index No. 18-12129-041 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $245,469.04.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the

rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, 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 115406.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 See Notices on next page

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Bill would cut off lawmaker pay the day they leave office

By Rebecca Anzel CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A measure preventing lawmakers from receiving pay for days they did not hold office has remained in legislative limbo since its introduction in January.

Its sponsor said the “simple, commonsense” fix is necessary to address the General Assembly’s “culture.”

Representatives and senators are paid in 12 equal disbursements on the last working day of each month. Currently, the statute allows legislators to collect a full month’s salary as long as they hold office at least part of that period, meaning a lawmaker can receive a full month’s pay for working just one day.

Springfield Republican Rep. Mike

Murphy’s bill proposes to end that “pay benefit,” he said, and conform the legislature’s salary structure to one akin to the private sector’s.

According to his legislation, “A member who has held office any part of the month, but not for the entire month, is entitled to compensation only for those days during that month that he or she held office.”

Murphy said the resignation of former Rep. Luis Arroyo, a Democrat from Chicago, highlighted the need for his initiative.

Arroyo was arrested on federal bribery charges in late October but waited until Nov. 1— the same day a special investigative panel was to consider whether to expel him from the cham-

ber—to officially resign.

Because he held office for one day in November, Arroyo will be paid his legislative salary for the entire month when paychecks are issued Nov. 27, in accordance with state law, a spokesperson with the comptroller’s office confirmed.

“This is something very simple to me—if you work a day, you’ll get paid a day,” Murphy said.

His measure, proposed in January, has not been assigned to a substantive committee and cannot move through the legislative process until it does.

Murphy said he hopes “the attitude is changing” in the General Assembly to allow his initiative to receive consideration by his colleagues across the aisle

when they return to the Capitol in the spring, but that he has not “seen anything to make me believe that yet.”

He added that while his bill would save “some money,” it would not be “a significant amount of money.”

“It’s more about the culture, the attitude,” Murphy said. “How are we going to perform here? Are we going to do it in an up-front, honest and commonsense way, or are we going to have special deals to question everything? To me, it’s very simple. This is what we should do.”

His bill was one of several other reform initiatives proposed by Republicans—Murphy estimated the number to

be around 30—that were not addressed by the General Assembly during the fall veto session. Lawmakers approved two bills—one creating an ethics reform commission and another requiring greater lobbyist transparency—despite Republican claims the measures were partisan and watered down.

Chicago Democratic Rep. Gregory Harris did not respond to a request for comment by time of publication. He is the House Majority Leader and chair of the Rules Committee, which acts as a gatekeeper for legislation that passes through that chamber.

Murphy’s proposal is House Bill 818.

It has six co-sponsors, all Republicans.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST SERIES 2016-1; Plaintiff, vs.

WADE A. BROMMELKAMP; ANNETTE M. BROMMELKAMP AKA ANNETTE M. MELUS; RIVERSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 47 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: PARCEL 1: LOTS 4, 5 AND 6 IN THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 11 OF RIVERSIDE PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE-

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GREGORY W. CORR; TCF MORTGAGE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 399 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 17 IN BLOCK 10 IN LAKE KILLARNEY UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1 AND THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLATE THEREOF RECORDED JULY 10,1959 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 356643 IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS, PAGE 25, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 19-01-152-010.

Commonly known as 3006 HIGHLAND AVE, CARY, IL 60013.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 364595 940-8580. 18-04765 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Selling Officer, (312) 444OF THE 22ND 1122 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT I3141366 MCHENRY COUNTY (Published in the WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS McHenry County News PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASJan. 2, 9 & 16, 2020) SOCIATION; Plaintiff, 364597

CORDED APRIL 9, 1930 AS DOCUMENT NO. 92386, IN BOOK 7 OF PLATS, PAGE 29, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE NORTH 205 FEET OF LOT 2 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 50 FEET THEREOF) IN THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 11 OF RIVERSIDE PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 9, 1930 AS DOCUMENT NO. 92386, IN BOOK 7 OF PLATS, PAGE 29, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 15-18-382-004, 15-18382-005, 15-18-382-006 and 15-18-382-013.

Commonly known as 1703 LOW AVENUE, MCHENRY, IL 60050.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

19-00047 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 4441122 I3141376 (Published in the McHenry County News Jan. 2, 9 & 16, 2020)

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Continued from previous page 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 115406 Case Number: 18 CH 000648 TJSC#: 39-7412 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.

I3140918 (Published in the McHenry County News Dec. 26, 2019, Jan. 2 & 9, 2020)