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Illinois Scrambles To Boost Locally Produced Food After Trump’s Funding Freeze

Legislators seek to bolster local farms by purchasing their wares with state dollars

By SIMON CARRAND Medill Illinois News Bureau

SPRINGFIELD — When Illinois named small farmer Nathan Ryder a finalist for a federal $100,000 Local Food Infrastructure Grant, he made big plans for his farm in the southeastern tip of the state. Then the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut his funding.

The Ryder family farm, a 10-acre operation in Pope County that produces chicken eggs, sheep and some fruits and vegetables, would have used the money to purchase a refrigerated truck. Ryder said he wanted to use the truck to sell his own products farther away. He was also going to transport other farmers’ food back to Southern Illinois, expanding that rural region’s access to healthy, affordable food.

“Why is it that (people’s access to fresh fruits and vegetables) is somehow considered optional?” Ryder asked in an interview. “We should be able to feed the people around us.”

Illinois was approved for $43 million in federal reimbursement funds for two food programs designed to strengthen statewide food systems, but when the Trump administration took office it

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A young boy bowls in an aisle of the Broadview Public Library during the library’s Easter event on April 16. “The kids loved making their own stuffy companions, playing pin the tail on the bunny, and going on a candy scavenger hunt,” library officials noted.

Social Security Rescinding Its Plan To End

Phone-Based Filing Called Win For IL Seniors

AARP urges Illinois lawmakers to enact policies to strengthen Social Security services

By ISABELLA SCHOONOVERAND Medill Illinois News Bureau

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois chapter of AARP played a role in the Trump administration reversing itself and allowing Social Security beneficiaries to have the option of filing for benefits over the phone.

The continuation of phone-based filing is an about-face of a plan set forth in midMarch by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to restrict telephone services for beneficiaries nationwide. Nearly 100,000 Illinoisans mobilized against the plan by writing to Congress in March. Nationally, AARP members sent over 2 million emails

denouncing the proposed changes. In response to the widespread pushback, the SSA issued a series of updates on X, formerly Twitter, withdrawing its previously announced plan and reinstating phone services for all claim types, including those

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You May Be Owed Money For Overpaying Property Taxes Up To 20 Years Ago

My office is managing about $122 million in potential refunds for property tax overpayments going back 20 years that I’m eager to send back to property owners. But determining who’s entitled to a refund isn’t simple.

Most overpayments occurred because more than one person paid the same tax bill. Reasons why duplicate payments were made include:

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able online at cookcountytreasurer.com.

After providing contact information, you may be asked to submit proof of payment. We require documentation to ensure that refunds are issued only to those who made the overpayment. It also helps prevent people attempting to file fraudulent claims from obtaining refunds.

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■ Both the property owner and the property owner’s mortgage company paid the property tax bill;

■ Both spouses paid the property tax bill without telling the other; or

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The documents must show that you paid the taxes for the tax year and the installment when the overpayment occurred. The type of documentation depends on how the payment was made. If you paid cash, a copy of your receipt serves as proof of payment.

■ Two or more mortgage companies, banks or title companies paid the same taxes during a property purchase or refinancing.

You may be entitled to a refund even if you bought or sold your property long ago. The law allows refunds for duplicate payments made as many as 2 decades ago. So even if you’ve moved, you’re still entitled to that refund if you overpaid.

Ella McWilliams recently learned she’ll get a refund after learning there was a substantial overpayment in 2004 when both the title company and the mortgage company made payments.

Also, McWilliams made smaller overpayments in 2007, 2008, and 2009. But they add up. In all, McWilliams is owed just under $1,350.

McWilliams told the story of her $1,346 refund as a guest on my “Black Houses Matter” radio show, which airs at 11:30 a.m. every Monday on WVON-AM 1690.

“I guess God put it in my heart to call, and I did,” said McWilliams.

Employees in my office helped the 79-year-old widow file the paperwork she needed to apply for her refund. She filled out a form labeled “Refund Application: Duplicate & Overpayment.” The form can be filed electronically and is avail-

If you paid by personal check or business check, a copy of the front of the canceled check used to pay the taxes or a copy of the monthly bank statement showing the corresponding check number and payment amount is needed.

If you paid online at cookcountytreasurer.com, you’ll need a copy of your bank statement showing the transfer of funds to the Treasurer’s Office or a copy of your credit card statement showing payment.

If a mortgage company paid the taxes, you can provide a copy of the IRS Form 1098 indicating taxes were paid for the tax year in question.

In McWilliams’ case, she had to provide proof that she made the property tax payment back in 2004 when the largest overpayment was made.

“I had no idea I was going to be talking to the right people and getting what I needed to be done. But I got it done and I thank you all so much for that,” said McWilliams.

Visit cookcountytreasurer.com to find out if you are owed a share of more than $100 million in overpayment refunds. But you can only get refunded for payments going back twenty years, so the time to act is now!

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Illinois Prairie Path Annual Trail Clean-Up | Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m., Illinois Prairie Path | In honor of Celebrate Trails Day and Earth Day, the Illinois Prairie Path corporation, in cooperation with the Friends of the Great Western Trails, several municipalities, DuPage County, and other partner organizations, has scheduled its annual cleanup for April 26. Please note that the exact time and date are set by each site coordinator. Cleaning litter from all miles of the Illinois Prairie Path and Great Western Trails is a huge task. Visit ipp.org/ cleanup/ for more info.

Melrose Park Little League Opening Day | Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bataan Park, 1220 9th Ave., Melrose Park | The Melrose Park Little League will host its opening day ceremony and T-Mobile Home Run Derby. The event also features cash concessions, games, face-painting, and split the pot. Visit melroseparklittleleague.org for more info.

Westchester Shred & Recycle Event | Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - noon, 2305 Enterprise Drive, Westchester | This event is for Westchester residents only who want to turn in unwanted paperwork, electronics, and pills. The Westchester Food Pantry will be on site collecting monetary and non-perishable donations. Visit westchester-il.org/news/westchestershred-and-recycle-event or email info@ westchester-il.gov for more info.

Annual Health & Wellness Fair | Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Quinn Center, 1832 S. 8th Ave., Maywood (Enter at door #3) | The Quinn Center of Saint Eulalia, in partnership with Loyola University Chicago, will host its annual Health Fair. This free event will feature many resources and activities for the whole family, with a special focus on access to health care, food access, safety and violence prevention, mental health, and healthy aging. The Kidney Mobile from the National Kidney Foundation will provide free kidney health screenings and education. The first 50 adults get a free produce bag. Visit quinncenter.org/healthfair for more info.

17th Annual Autism & Developmental Disabilities Walk-A-Thon | Saturday, April 26, 11 – 3 p.m., Proviso West High School, 4701 W. Harrison St. | The event registration starts at 11 a.m. and the opening ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m. The event features vendors, entertainment, food, raffles, face painting, a photo booth, prizes, and a surprise celebrity guest. Visit theanswerinc.org to register and for more info.

High Ridge Park Ribbon-Cutting | Saturday, April 26, noon, High Ridge Park, Canterbury and Evers, Westchester | Join Westchester village officials for a ribbon-cutting for High Ridge Park— whose amenities include a new skate park, inline hockey rink, ball fields, game tables, ground spray/splash pad, sensory play, a playground, a shelter, and a walking pad. Visit westchester-il.org for more info.

Drug Take Back Event | Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Bellwood Police Department, 3200 Washington Blvd., Bellwood | The Bellwood Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host this event, where residents can turn in any unnecessary and unwanted medication that will be disposed of properly. Contact Bellwood Det. Woods-Ortiz at (708) 547-3500 (Ext. 1304) for more info.

Free Spring Musical | Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m., Grace Central Church, 10216 Kitchener St., Westchester | Darius Brooks & The Tommies Reunion Choir will host their Free Spring Musical. Visit tommiesreunion.com for more info.

Meet Author Honey Thomas | Wednesday, April 30, 5 – 7 p.m., Bellwood Public Library, 600 Bohland Ave., Bellwood | The Bellwood Public Library and Bellwood Chamber of Commerce will host Honey Thomas, the author of four adult fiction books, one self-help book, and four children’s books. Visit bellwood-chamber. org/ for more info.

Annual Clean-up and Shred Day | Saturday, May 3, Broadview | Broadview’s annual Spring Cleanup Program is a free service to residents provided by the Public Works Department. The program provides residents with an opportunity to clean out attics, basements, garages, etc., of unwanted items and materials. Place all items curbside the by 6 p.m. on the night before the event. No hazardous materials (i.e., paint, gas, etc.) are accepted. Pickup is 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. From 9 a.m. to noon, at Broadview Village Hall, 2350 25th Ave., Broadview, the village will host Broadview Shred Day.

Proviso’s Got Talent Competition Finals | Saturday, May 3, noon, Proviso East High School Auditorium, 807 S. 1st Ave., Maywood. Participants ages 8 to 21 will compete for first-, second-, and thirdplace prizes. Contact Sherida Henderson at shenderson@provisotownship.illinois.gov for more info.

Taco’Bout Books | Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m., Super Taco Express #1, 5807 St. Charles Rd., Berkeley | Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Berkeley Public Library’s new book group, “Taco ‘Bout Books”. Registration is requested. Our next book, “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano, is available for checkout at the library beforehand. Visit berkeleypl.org for more info.

Bellwood Seniors’ Mother’s Day Breakfast | Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., the Drake Oak Brook, 2301 York Rd., Oak Brook | Featuring live entertainment. Seating is first-come, first-served. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the mayor’s office now until April 30. Call Cynthia Eubanks at (708) 5473500 (Ext. 1100) or email her at ceubanks@vil. bellwood.il.us for more info.

Pre-Mother’s Day Workshop | Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Crossroads Church of Hillside, 5152 Butterfield Rd., Hillside | God pursues your trauma! He wants you to meet him at the well. Dr. Lisa Cook, LCPC, LPCC, will facilitate a spiritual, mental, and emotional wellness workshop. Registration required. $25 for attendees. Call the Inellas Restoration Center Crossroads Church of Hillside at (630) 7314449 for more info.

Phyllis “Yafa” Duncan sits on a park bench inside of the Memorial Garden she and her fellow Mothers of Murdered Sons members created 15 years ago. The group will host a Day of Remembrance at the garden on May 10.

Spring Nature Wellness Walk | Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - noon, Thatcher Woods, Chicago Avenue west of Thatcher Ave., River Forest | Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods to feel refreshed in body and soul. Contact Leilah Siegel of University of Illinois Extension Cook County at lmcnabb@illinois.edu or (708) 4494320 for more info.

Early Childhood Families, Educators, and Care Providers Appreciation Day | Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Maywood Masonic Temple, 200 S. 5th Ave., Maywood | Join the Village of Maywood, the Erikson Institute, the Collaboration for Early Childhood, and Birth to Five Illinois West Cook Region 1-B-B for a day of fun, food, activity stations, and community. This event will honors parents, guardians, childcare providers, teachers, and other educators of young children, including those in family homes, centers, and preschools. Parents/families can register at bit. ly/earlychildhoodmwc-family. Agencies and providers can register at bit.ly/earlychildhoodmwc-provider. For more info,

Mothers of Murdered Sons (MOMS) and Slain Daughters Day of Remembrance |

Saturday, May 10, 1 - 4 p.m., MOMS Memorial Garden, Eastern Avenue, between Georgina Lane and Madison Street, on the Illinois Prairie Path in Bellwood. Contact Phyllis Yafah Duncan at (708) 369-9673 for more info.

Dog Wellness Fair | Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Melrose Park Civic Center, 1000 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park | The AntiCruelty Society, the Village of Melrose Park,

and Cook County Animals and Rabies Control will host this fair featuring various free services, including: physical exams, core vaccines (rabies, distemper, and leptospirosis), microchipping, referrals to other Anti-Cruelty programs, free spay/neuter surgery sign-ups. Leashes required. Bring your own muzzle. Limit 75 dogs (firstcome, first-served).

Roaring 20s Centennial Soiree | Saturday, May 17, 6 p.m., Alpine Banquet Haus, 11141 W. Roosevelt Rd., Westchester | The Westchester Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Westchester will host this event in honor of the village’s 100th birthday. The vent will feature a cocktail hour, appetizers, a full-course dinner, live jazz and dancing, a vintage photo booth, and more. Tickets are $75 a person. Visit westchester-il.org/celebrate to purchase tickets and for more info.

Stay Ready Media | Thursday, May 22, 11 a.m. – noon, Bellwood Public Library, 600 Bohland Ave., Bellwood | If you want you or your products to be on TV, join PR Brand Strategist Stacia Crawford for a dynamic conversation. Visit bellwood-chamber.org/ for more info.

Spring Neighborhood Yard Sale | Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Stevenson Center, 3105 Washington Blvd., Bellwood | Come out and find your treasures or make some cash. Memorial Park District will advertise the sale through electronic signage, flyers, and the day of signage. Additional table $5. No rain date. This is an outdoor event. Min./Max. 20/40. $10 per space. Includes an 8-inch table, two chairs, and a 10-by-10-foot space. Call (708) 547-3900 for more info.

FOOD BILLS

Boosting local growers

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informed the state, without explanation, that the remaining $17.8 million in federal agriculture reimbursements still owed to Illinois would cease after Jan. 19, 2025.

Farmers like Ryder have asked the state to consider new models for subsidizing, planning, and regulating agriculture to help them keep Illinoisans fed. Illinois lawmakers are trying to help by pushing two bills through the legislature.

■ The first, House Bill 3701, would reallocate state funds to purchase farm food locally.

■ The second, House Bill 2196, would help poultry farmers sell more of their products directly to consumers.

Both the Illinois General Assembly and Gov. JB Pritzker have shown some reluctance to spend state money on this issue, citing budgetary concerns. But the two bills that soared through the House Agriculture Committee recently demonstrated dedication to supporting local farmers amid turbulent changes in the federal government.

The first bill, the Good Food Purchasing Law, proposed by Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, would reestablish the Good Food Purchasing Policy Task Force with a new mandate to find between one and three Illinois-run

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applying for retirement, Social Security disability insurance (SSDI), Medicare, and supplemental security income (SSI). The new plan now requires in-person claims processing and identity proofing only for calls flagged as potentially fraudulent, according to a press release Monday from Illinois AARP. “This is great news for older Americans,” said Ryan Gruenenfelder, senior director of advocacy and outreach at AARP Illinois.

New rule caused web crashes, service disruptions

AARP Illinois and its members came to the Illinois state Capitol on April 10 to express their frustration with the recent federal actions and call on lawmakers to strengthen SSA customer service. Members have reported significant disruptions in service in

institutions (public colleges, for example) that would begin purchasing from small local farmers like Ryder. Currently, such institutions are obligated to purchase food from the lowest bidder, often larger companies in places outside Illinois that have more agricultural capacity.

Currently, 3 million Illinoisans, roughly 1-in-4, live in food deserts, defined by the USDA as areas with little access to healthy food.

If the bill passes, Illinois would be the first state in the country to promote purchasing locally sourced ethical food within its own state departments. Such programs already exist in 72 institutions across 26 cities, funded through a combination of local and federal dollars, including in Cook County since 2017.

The Good Food Purchasing Act that made it past the House Agriculture Committee is a watered-down version of a more-significant bill that would have required some state agencies to immediately start purchasing local, ethically sourced food. That version was opposed by a number of state departments, including the Department of Agriculture and Department of Corrections.

The House Agriculture Committee voted in favor of the stronger bill 6-3 on March 18, along partisan lines, with Republican lawmakers opposing it. The amended version passed unanimously in committee last week on April 8.

However, last week the bill was sent back to the Rules Committee, because it was grow-

recent months, including long wait times at SSA field offices, frequent website crashes and an increase in calls getting disconnected due to a lack of available representatives.

In Illinois, about 2.3 million people receive some form of Social Security benefits. More than 40% of Illinois residents age 65 or older rely on Social Security for at least half of their income, while around 20% rely on it for at least 90% of their income, according to AARP.

The SSA was planning to end phone-based claims as an anti-fraud measure, saying the move would strengthen fraud prevention by forcing individuals to go online or visit local field offices to prove their identities and file for benefits.

AARP said this would have made it difficult for older adults, people with disabilities and those in rural areas to access their benefits.

“The proposed changes were unacceptable,” said Gruenenfelder.

About 140,000 people age 65 and older in Illinois live more than 45 miles roundtrip from the nearest Social Security office, according to an April 8 report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Once there, individuals

ing late in this legislative session to push it through. In the bill’s place, Harper put forward House Joint Resolution 27, a nonbinding resolution that calls for Illinois departments to implement this measure as soon as practicable. The resolution calls for recreating the Good Food Purchasing Policy Task Force and urges, but does not require, state agencies to investigate their potential for a good food purchasing pilot program.

The other bill deals with poultry. In addition to expanding local farmers’ industry by reallocating state funds to purchase local farm food, legislators hope to loosen rules on self-processed poultry in order to help local farmers sell more of their products directly to consumers. The House Agriculture Committee on April 8 also unanimously passed this second bill, an amendment to the Meat and Poultry Inspection Act (HB 2196), sponsored by Rep. Charles Meier, ROkawville.

Should the bill become law, self-processed chicken would be available at local farmers’ markets, both decreasing Illinoisans’ reliance on large chicken growers and opening more of an industry for local farmers.

This bill also raises the annual cap for on-farm poultry processing from 5,000 head to 7,500 head. Most of Illinois’ neighboring states have higher limits, and 40 states have caps of 20,000.

Illinois currently has only four poultry processing facilities, according to farmer Ed Dubrick of DuChick Ranch in Cissna

report having to wait for hours in long lines to see an available customer service agent. The only alternative to in-person and phone services — the SSA’s online portal system — is not a reliable option for many beneficiaries. Roughly 28% of households in Illinois do not have subscriptions to high-speed internet, according to a 2024 report from the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society.

Some callers to SSA waited hours to get help

These challenges were in place long before the now-rescinded changes. But AARP said there has since been a recent “rapid deterioration” in customer service that has resulted in callers waiting hours at a time to get connected with an available representative.

According to SSA data, the agency had a busy rate of 0% in 2024, meaning no callers received a pre-recorded message when trying to reach a service agent over the phone. But in March, that number spiked to 28.4%, indicating nearly 1 in 3 callers received a message saying the office’s lines were too busy to take their call.

The sudden disruption to customer ser-

Park in Iroquois County. As locally grown meat grows more popular, Dubrick has to book very far in advance to get processing time slots, which means he’s often not selling his product at its best. Further, the hours-long drives to processing plants can be hard on the animals, says Dubrick. Larger companies that can afford their own processing facilities don’t face the same burden.

For niche poultry products like quail, Illinois has no poultry processors at all, Dubrick said. Some farmers must drive to the East Coast to process their product, a risky trip for the quails and a financial burden for small farmers, who often benefit from selling niche products.

Harper raised a concern during the Agriculture Committee meeting that it might be best to hold off on loosening poultry regulations until after the current bird flu outbreak subsides. But witnesses testified that they believe this bill wouldn’t increase the risk of flu spreading, and Harper has since been supportive.

The poultry bill passed through the House earlier this month without opposition. Both House Bill 3701 and HJR 0027 are still under review by the Pritzker administration, which has yet to take a position on either, according to a statement from the governor’s press secretary, Alex Gough. HB 3701 still needs to make it through the Senate, where it’s currently waiting to be assigned to a committee for review.

vice came after the agency’s announcement in February of a 12% target reduction of the SSA workforce and permanent closure of six of 10 regional offices by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These workforce reductions were announced despite promises by President Donald Trump not to cut or disrupt Social Security payments with his policies.

In his first speech since leaving the White House on Tuesday, April 15, former President Joe Biden spoke out against the Trump administration’s latest actions on Social Security, including sweeping workforce cuts, permanent closures of regional offices and the current customer service crisis.

AARP celebrates the SSA’s decision to walk back its proposed changes to phonebased services, but Gruenenfelder said more oversight and resources are needed to improve the agency’s customer service moving forward.

“We’re urging Congress consistently, and the White House consistently, no matter who’s in the White House, to take actions to prioritize Social Security and protect it for the long term,” Gruenenfelder said.

Welch, Pritzker Announce Funding To Expand Local Job Training Opportunities

[By Speaker Welch’s Office] More than $20 million in new state funding will expand pathways to career training for thousands of young people in the west suburbs and across Illinois, thanks to the work of House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch and Governor JB Pritzker.

While visiting one local training site, Welch and Pritzker announced new funding secured in the state budget which will expand skills training through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program at 38 sites across Illinois, including Melrose Park and Maywood.

“Apprenticeships and career training are literally how we build a brighter future, and this is all about creating opportunity in the most equitable and inclusive way possible,” Welch said.

“We’re creating opportunity for everyone. The men and women training through Illinois Works come from different backgrounds and different experiences; they’re training in different skills,” he said. “But it’s a common goal that brought them here. They want to work hard. They want to get ahead. And while doing that, they want to build vibrant communities we can all share.”

The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program launched in 2021 to increase diversity and access to apprenticeship programs. Program participants attend tuition-free and receive a stipend and other support services to help them enter the construction industry. Upon completion of the program, preapprentices receive industry-aligned certifications, which prepare and qualify them to continue to a registered apprenticeship program in one of the trades.

Maywood Awarded Grant

From African American Mayors Association, American Beverage Foundation To Promote Nutrition Access, Affordability, And Education

(WASHINGTON) – Earlier this month, the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA), in partnership with American Beverage, named seven cities with African American mayors as recipients of significant grants to advance

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essential programs that improve community health, including Maywood.

ABFHA and AAMA awarded the seven grants totaling $600,000 to cities across four population categories:

■ Large-Sized City ($175K): Atlanta, Ga.

■ Mid-Sized City ($125K): New Orleans, La., and Savannah, Ga.

■ Small-Sized City ($75K): Dumfries, Va., and Maywood, Ill.

■ Towns ($12.5K): Earle, Ark., and Rankin, Pa.

The announcement occurred during the African American Mayors Association National Conference in Washington, D.C., from April 16 through April 18.

“This grant is going to immensely grow what we are able to do and it’s also going to bring that more resource-driven education awareness to our residents,” said Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker.

Mayors in the selected cities will apply the funds towards resources such as community gardens, food pantries, produce distribution, and healthy family cooking classes. These funds will help attract additional invest-

ments for the nutrition issues these cities are facing.

Since launching the partnership in 2022, 16 cities and towns have received more than $2 million in grants from ABFHA and AAMA to support nutrition and food access programs.

Grant winners were selected by a panel of judges composed of former mayors chosen by AAMA. Descriptions of each winning program can be found below.

Maywood will apply its funds towards Dion’s Chicago Dream, an organization that has been working to bring health equity to less advantaged communities in Chicago and transform the landscape of food insecurity.

Dion’s Dream has created a Dream Vault, a state of the art, Wi-Fi-enabled locker to be placed in a retail store or other community location which food insecure families can access weekly with a unique electronic code to get a box of healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables. It makes the same high-quality produce available to residents in need with a destination system to match Dream Deliveries’ groundbreaking delivery system.

Broadview Looking For Recipes For Its Juneteenth Community Cookbook, Juneteenth Volunteers

After residents voted on the cover design of the 2025 Juneteenth Community Cookbook, Broadview’s Juneteenth Committee is asking residents to share their families’ favorite dishes for inclusion in the cookbook.

Residents should submit their recipes to Lily at ssierra@broadview-il.gov by May 9.

The completed cookbook will be distributed to all participants during the village’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, honoring our culture, history, and the rich traditions that continue to shape the Broadview community. The Juneeteenth Committee is also seeking volunteers who can help in various capacities durin the Celebrationm, which runs from June 20 to June 22. Volunteer service hours are available to all high school students who volunteer. Call Lily at (708) 681-3600 (Ext. 259) or email ssierra@broadview-il.gov for more info.

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Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, Rep. Norma Hernandez, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, and Gov JB Pritzker were in Melrose Park earlier this month to announce more than $20 million in new funding for career training for young people.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

REGARDING THE BROADVIEWWESTCHESTER

JOINT WATER AGENCY’S FISCAL YEAR 2025 / FISCAL YEAR 2026

BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS (MAY 1, 2025 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026)

The Board of Directors of the Broadview-Westchester Joint Water Agency (the “Agency”) will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the proposed Budget and Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 / Fiscal Year 2026 (May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026) on April 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers located in the Broadview Village Hall, 2350 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois.

The public’s access to this Public Hearing shall be as follows:

(a) This Public Hearing will be conducted as an in-person meeting, but will also be broadcast via the YouTube platform. The link to the YouTube platform can be found on the Agency’s website;

(b) Public comments may be submitted to Superintendent Wesley Barber by leaving a hard copy in the drop box at the Broadview Village Hall or at the Westchester Village Hall in advance of the Public Hearing, or via email in advance of the Public Hearing to wbarber@bwjwa.org; and

(c) Public comments submitted electronically and any responses will be read into the Public Hearing record. Copies of the proposed Budget and Appropriations will be made available for public inspection on the Agency’s website (www.bwjwa.org) and at the Westchester Village Clerk’s Office located in the Westchester Village Hall, 10300 West Roosevelt Road, Westchester, Illinois, and at the Broadview Village Clerk’s Office located in the Broadview Village Hall, 2350 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois. The proposed Budget and Appropriations will be made available on the Agency’s website and at both Clerks’ Offices as of April 16, 2025.

If you have questions, please contact Superintendent Wesley Barber at wbarber@bwjwa.org

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JOINT WATER AGENCY

Wesley Barber, Superintendent

Published in Village Free Press April 23, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE UNDER THE INDENTURE RELATING TO IMH ASSETS CORP.; COLLATERALIZED ASSET-BACKED BONDS, SERIES 2004-9; Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ETTA DAVIS; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; PRINCIPAL SERVICES TRUST COMPANY F/K/A THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY; EDNA BETTS; ETTA BRISCO; ALMA PRESTON; GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ETTA DAVIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant 24 CH 1845 CALENDAR 56 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 May 28, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-122-049-0000 and 15-10122-048-0000. Commonly known as 324 23rd Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104.

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W23-0111 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3264591

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSMPS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1999-1

Plaintiff, -v.JERRALD LEE KENNEDY AKA JERRALD KENNEDY AKA

JERRALD L. KENNEDY, SCHULAR

E. KENNEDY AKA SCHULAR KENNEDY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 16 CH 11114 2341 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE BROADVIEW, IL 60155

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 26, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 21, 2025, 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: Commonly known as 2341 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL

60155

Property Index No. 15-22-209-0070000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $100,058.98.

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

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).

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 The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 207, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 18-089312. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

LOGS Legal Group LLP 2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 207 Bannockburn IL, 60015

847-291-1717

E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com

Attorney File No. 18-089312

Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 11114

TJSC#: 45-959

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 # 16 CH 11114

I3264518

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.-

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EDNA BURTIN, DECEASED, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS AGENCY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DINAH JAMISON A/K/A DINAH BURTON, NORMAN BURTIN SR., ROBIE LEWIEL, MICHAEL BURTIN, MARTY BURTIN SR., JOHN J. LYDON, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EDNA E. BURTIN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 2023 CH 08963

346 31ST AVENUE

BELLWOOD, IL 60104

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 10, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 14, 2025, 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: Commonly known as 346 31ST AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104

Property Index No. 15-09-211-0250000

The real estate is improved with a

single family residence. The judgment amount was $251,870.75.

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 CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 2416901. Please refer to file number 23153398.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

CHAD LEWIS

ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601

561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 23-153398

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Attorney Code. 65582

Case Number: 2023 CH 08963

TJSC#: 45-445

Case # 2023 CH 08963 I3264406

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

BELTWAY CAPITAL, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF INLAND BANK AND TRUST, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WESTBANK Plaintiff, -v.-

CONSTRUCTION CAD SOLUTIONS, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, PERVIS O. CONWAY, AN INDIVIDUAL, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR TRUTEE TO STATE BANK OF COUNTRYSIDE, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NO. 072982 DATED AUGUST 8, 2007, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants

2024 CH 07571 2850 INDIAN JOE ROAD BROADVIEW, IL 60155

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 27, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 12, 2025, 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: Commonly known as 2850 INDIAN JOE ROAD, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-16-404-0180000 AND 15-16-404-023-0000

The commercial real estate is improved with an industrial building.

The judgment amount as of February 15, 2025 was $697,892.05.

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(g1).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 Kevin R. Purtill, MELTZER, PURTILL & STELLE LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1515 E. WOODFIELD ROAD, SUITE 250, SCHAUMBURG, IL, 60173 (312) 4614323. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

MELTZER, PURTILL & STELLE LLC 1515 E. WOODFIELD ROAD, SUITE 250 SCHAUMBURG IL, 60173 312-461-4323

E-Mail: kpurtill@mpslaw.com

Attorney Code. 33682 Case Number: 2024 CH 07571 TJSC#: 45-896

I3264334

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for RMTP Trust, Series 2021 Cottage-TT-V

Plaintiff

vs. Blanca Gutierrez aka Blanca L. Gutierrez; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; State of Illinois, Department Revenue; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendant 22 CH 9685

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 May 20, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 15-10-327-016-0000.

Commonly known as 800 S. 21st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Suite 210,

Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. (440) 572-1511. ILF2206005

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3264202

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-FRE1

Plaintiff vs. REGINA ASTORGA, MARSHALL FLOJO, ONEMAIN FINANCIAL OF ILLINOIS, INC. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS INC. F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., MIDLAND FUNDING LLC

Defendant 17 CH 13965 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 May 21, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-08-303-018. Commonly known as 747 NORTH ROHDE AVENUE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 17-03317

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3264192

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

AMALEK V. SMITH; FELICIA SMITH; ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AN AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; Defendants. 2024CH00915 915 Ferdinand Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/4/2025, an agent of Auction.com, LLC will conduct the auction in person at 12:00 PM on May 7, 2025 located at 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60606, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 915 Ferdinand Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130

Property Index No. 15-13-408-024-0000

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $236,725.20 Sale Terms: 20% down of the highest bid by certified

funds at the close of the sale payable to Auction.com, LLC, No third party checks will be accepted. All registered bidders need to provide a photo ID in order to bid. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. (relief fee not required) 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: Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC (630) 453-6960 please refer to file number 6706-196067. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St.,

Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60606 - 872225-4985 You can also visit www. auction.com.

Attorney File No. 6706-196067 Case Number: 2024CH00915

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. I3264428

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.-

ODESSA M. HAMPTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, WEST SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AGENCY

Defendants 2023 CH 05230 1408 SOUTH 9TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 24, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 2025, 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: Commonly known as 1408 SOUTH 9TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153

Property Index No. 15-15-225-009-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of

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

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

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.

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments

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

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

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-23-03414

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023 CH 05230 TJSC#: 45-801