Bill To Repeal Licensure Requirements For Hair Braiders’ Stalls
In House
The measure needed a final vote but wasn’t called after opponents showed up to voice their concerns
By ISABELLA SCHOONOVER Medill Illinois News Bureau
CHICAGO — A bill that would have repealed licensing requirements for hair braiders in Illinois died in the final stretch of the legislative session after opponents voiced concerns about how deregulation could impact health, safety and equity for the profession.
The Hair Braiding Opportunity Act, House Bill 3356, would have amended the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 to strike a 300-hour training requirement, $30 initial licensing fee and $5,000 penalty for practicing without a license for hair braiders.
Members of the Illinois Association of Hair Braiders, or IAOHB, the original advocates behind the 2011 rule that established a special license for braiders, said a repeal would have reversed hard-won strides for the profession.
“When you ‘X’ this license out, you undo the work that Black women have been doing to be recognized in the beauty industry,” said Tame-
With Electric Prices Going Up, Advocates Tried
— And Failed — To Reform The Energy Sector
Sweeping
BY ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD — Heading into the end of the legislative session, consumer advocates, renewable energy industry groups and environmental advocates were hopeful about a bill that would have overhauled Illinois’ energy industry.
It would have been the largest energy reform in years, touching almost every part of the state’s electricity sector. Some said it would have been as significant as the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act — the law that requires fossil fuel-burning power plants to shutter by 2045.
But lawmakers declined to take up the bill, kicking the can down the line on en-
ergy reform for the second time this year after initially punting on the issue during the January lame duck session.
“It was a confluence of factors,” Christine Nannicelli, a Sierra Club organizer and longtime environmental advocate, told Capitol News Illinois. “To a certain extent,
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The Levy: It’s Not A Dam, But It’s A Word You
Should Know!
Since I first stepped into my office 27 years ago, one question has repeatedly come up:
“Why do my property taxes always go up?” It’s a valid concern.
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At the heart of the answer is something called the tax levy. Simply put, a tax levy is the amount of money local governments—such as school districts, municipalities, and park districts—request through property taxes to fund their operations. I’ve tried to make the tax levy understandable by developing a “Where Your Money Goes” tool on both my website, cookcountytreasurer.com and on second installment tax bills. The tool lists all 14 taxing districts and the portion of tax liability you’re responsible for paying.
So, when you analyze that list or see new projects like the building of a new fire station or the construction of a new road, you’re also seeing how funds raised by the levy are being used.
MARIA PAPPAS
Cook County Treasurer “Tax levies usually de-pend on public approval, so your involvement in local referendums plays a critical role in determining your property tax amount.”
The proportion of the levy you pay on your property tax bill is directly related to the assessed value of your property. To illustrate, imagine a local government wants to build a new swimming pool. In that case, you might pay an extra $10 for every $1,000 of your property’s assessed value. That means a homeowner with a million-dollar house would pay four times as much as someone with a $250,000 property for the new pool.
Levies can either be temporary or long-term. Temporary levies fund onetime projects like building an outdoor fitness court for a local park district. Long-term levies are used to fund essen-
tial services — like public health or teacher salaries. Tax levies usually depend on public approval, so your involvement in local referendums plays a critical role in determining your property tax amount.
These ballot measures are often proposed by taxing bodies to see if the community is willing to support funding for specific services. In most cases, if a majority of voters approve, the tax levy goes up as do your property taxes.
Yet, voter participation in these referendums is low. In our recent Pappas Study, less than half of eligible voters weighed in on new bond issuances and tax hikes totaling more than half a billion dollars. This lack of voter participation led to the passage of three of every four referendums — meaning a small fraction of the electorate decided that taxes would increase for everyone.
Most proposals for new services are worthwhile, but there are always more ideas than money. That leads to questions: Should we fund new a new health clinic or give an old school a facelift? Do we want some of these services, all of them, or none of them?
Your votes provide the answers. Despite that in the April 1 Consolidated Election in Cook County, just 17% of voters weighed in on a variety of ballot measures directly affecting their property taxes.
So, I hope I’ve helped show how much the levy and your vote really matter. Because with the levy, it’s your tax dollars that are really on the line.
ELECTRIC PRICES
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it was a product of running out of time.”
Lawmakers had a fairly large to-do list going into the final day of the legislative session, including approving the multiple bills that make up the state’s annual budget and a large reform package dealing with public transit in northern Illinois.
That transit legislation was also a high priority for environmental groups and labor organizations — both of which were central to the fight over energy reform.
In addition to environmentalists and labor, the bill was being negotiated by representatives of the governor’s office, major utilities and representatives of the renewable energy industry.
The push for an energy reform package grew out of a growing sense of concern that the state won’t be able to meet its ambitious climate goals. The rise of power-hungry data centers has placed significant demands on the electric grid at a time when the supply of electricity is stagnant or falling.
This situation has already led to higher prices. This month, prices on residential electric bills are increasing by an average of $10.60 per month for Commonwealth Edison customers in northern Illinois and by $45 per month for Ameren Illinois customers downstate.
While lawmakers couldn’t do anything to stop those increases, the prospect of prices staying high for longer has frustrated some advocates.
“We’re gonna lick our wounds,” Anna Markowski, who works on Midwestern issues for the Natural Resource Defense Council, said in an interview.
Signals that negotiations were heating up — and possibly breaking down — came two weeks before session ended on Saturday. A proposal from environmental groups to impose new costs on data centers drew fierce public criticism.
A letter urging Gov. JB Pritzker to oppose the proposal was released by a coalition of interest groups including the AFL-CIO, Climate Jobs Illinois, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and Constellation Energy — the last of which operates all the state’s commercial nuclear power plants. A similar letter was signed by several economic development officials from around the state.
The provision, which would have required data centers and other large electric customers to fund new energy developments to offset their demand, was dropped from the bill shortly after.
While the data center provision drew the most public controversy, other parts of the bill were being negotiated until the last minute, reflecting a lack of consensus among activists, industry groups and other stakeholders.
The bill was also set to outline a battery storage incentive program, similar to how the state incentives solar energy. Advocates for the would-be program said it would spur historic levels of private sector investment in renewable energy.
The bill would have required 6 gigawatts of energy storage developments over the next decade, with half by 2030. This is in line with recommendations from an Illinois Commerce Commission report that lawmakers commissioned earlier this year in anticipation of this bill and in line with an analysis done by the Union of Concerned Scientists last year.
Nannicelli said this provision was opposed by some labor organizations, contributing to the demise of the bill. As of Saturday afternoon, the bill drew overall opposition from at least one union, although several others indicated via “witness slips” that they were neutral on the bill.
“These are critical issues to get right for consumers and working families that shouldn’t be forced by a deadline,” Joe Duffy, executive director of the labor-affiliated group Climate Jobs Illinois, said in a statement. “We look forward to continuing conversations over the summer to take the time needed to get it right.”
That program also drew serious concerns from some industrial groups. The Illinois Manufacturers Association worried the rate increases to pay for the battery program would have cost businesses too much.
An estimate from the American Petroleum Institute, who represents businesses that operate refineries, pegged the cost of the program over the next 11 years at about $9 billion.
“My main argument at the macro level is that it’s very expensive for very little return,” Jim Watson, who handles API’s efforts in Illinois, said Saturday. “And it does little to address capacity issues.”
An analysis from the Solar Energy Industry Association, a solar trade group, found the savings from a battery storage program would outweigh the costs, saving consumers money in the long run.
A solar industry insider said lawmakers will “stay at the table” to reduce energy prices as federal support is “incredibly unlikely” under the current political climate.
“Unfortunately, Illinois’ spring legislative session ended without a lasting solution to the continued and unprecedented energy cost increases that are taking money out of families’ wallets,” Lesley McCain, head of the Illinois Solar Energy & Storage Association,
said in a statement. “While this was a disappointing conclusion to the session, we have every reason to believe leaders in Springfield remain committed to moving Illinois’ clean energy transition forward.”
Several other provisions of the bill drew significant attention as the pitch made its rounds in Springfield. One such aspect of the bill would have outlined an “integrated resource plan” process for the Illinois Commerce Commission.
This would have been a major shift at the ICC, giving the regulatory agency more authority over the state’s electric grid and more ability to alter the emissions-reduction goals of the state. Since the passage of CEJA in 2021, the ICC has become a primary enforcer of the state’s climate goals.
But, like other elements of the plan, it faced pushback from business groups. The Manufacturers’ Association was concerned that lawmakers would be ceding too much authority to state regulators.
While the bill contained several other provisions, another major issue on the table was lifting the state’s longstanding moratorium on new nuclear power developments.
Two years ago, the state loosened restrictions, allowing for the development of
small nuclear reactors — the type that has only become possible in recent years thanks to technological breakthroughs. Those remain in the early stages of commercial development.
Ending the nuclear moratorium for large nuclear reactors was one of the least controversial issues in the bill. While some environmentalists were opposed, others did not feel strongly about it. Business groups were broadly in favor of it.
Like other aspects of the bill, it may return in a future legislative session. But for a broader reform package, it’s back to the drawing board.
Environmental and consumer advocates, union organizers, utilities and energy companies all indicated that negotiations would continue into the summer and that there is, broadly, a desire from lawmakers to move forward in some way to lower energy prices raised by data centers’ demand.
But what that could be, and when it might happen, is now up in the air.
“If you kick the can down the road, even a month, things could have pretty significant impact,” Nannicelli said. “We need to make a clear decision: who’s going to pay for these costs of unprecedented load growth that’s coming in large part from data centers?”
HAIR BRAIDERS
Bill stalled
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kia Swint, a licensed hair braiding instructor and owner of nonprofit salon Styles 4 Kidz in Oak Park.
The bill needed one final vote of concurrence on proposed amendments to pass after it had unanimous support in the House and the Senate. House bill sponsor Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, said he decided not to bring it to a vote after meeting with members of the IAOHB.
“The bill was actually held to get it right,” Ford said. “They’re organizing, and we’re going to listen.”
The bill’s proponents said hair braiding, as a protective form of hair styling and cultural practice for people of African descent, is widely practiced with or without a license. It’s a skill many people learn from an early age and develop throughout their lives, often making additional training unnecessary for those looking to braid hair professionally.
“We should not be charging or requiring people to go get licensure for something that they already know how to do,” said Sen. Chris Belt, D-Swansea, the Senate sponsor of the bill.
Belt served as co-chair of the Comprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers, or CLIMB, Task Force, which was established in partnership with the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship, or IJ
Licensed cosmetologist and natural hair specialist Ashanti Johnson stands in front of her salon, These Hands Style in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Johnson attributes her success as a stylist to her decision to be licensed.
Clinic, in 2022 to investigate onerous licensing requirements as a barrier to entry for 16 low- to moderate-income occupations.
The task force released a final report of its findings in November 2024, identifying hair braiding as an occupation that could benefit from deregulation.
“We can show that it’s way too expensive, it’s way too time-consuming, and there’s not necessarily a need for it, because folks practice safely,” said Noah Bazis of the IJ Clinic,
who served as project manager for the CLIMB Task Force.
Disciplinary actions for hair braiding by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation are rare, and mostly unrelated to health risks or unsafe practices, Bazis said.
Bazis said cutting red tape would have benefited the IDFPR by removing the administrative burden and costs of managing licenses for braiders.
“If you have an occupational license category, the fewer people you have involved in that license, the more administrative cost is going to go up, because you’re managing a much, much smaller group,” Bazis said. “It’s a state agency. They only have so many resources.”
The IDFPR received 97,677 license applications for the 16 occupations CLIMB analyzed from 2017 to 2022. Of those applications, hair braiders accounted for just 648, or an average of 108 applications per year.
“The integrity of (the industry) is compromised when you allow any and everybody to just be able to do it,” said Ashanti Johnson, a licensed cosmetologist and owner of These Hands Style salon in Oak Lawn.
Johnson is a fourth-generation hair braider who has practiced hair braiding since she was 12 years old. “My grandmother did hair in her kitchen. My great grandmother did hair. My mother did hair…For me it was just always a part of my coming of age,” Johnson said.
Still, Johnson decided to go to cosmetology school when she eventually wanted to pursue a career in hair styling, pivoting from her job as a math teacher of 10 years. The process involved training at an accredited cosmetology school, passing a certification exam and paying a $50 licensing fee to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
She said the decision to go back to school “opened up a wealth of knowledge” and has made her a more successful business owner.
“There’s just a lot that being licensed teaches you about rapport, about business, about hair… I just feel it’s very necessary,” Johnson said. “I use my knowledge that I learned in cosmetology school to do braiding in a healthy way for my clients.”
Bazis said there’s a middle ground when it comes to regulating low- to moderate-income occupations like hair braiding.
“Licensing is not the only way to regulate an occupation. It’s just the most expensive and most involved and most time-consuming way,” Bazis said.
Other options for regulation include certifications or registrations, which are much less costly and burdensome for both the applicant and the IDFPR.
Ford said he is now planning to hold a town hall about the issue with U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, offering proponents and opponents a chance to have their concerns heard. Members of the IAOHB said they hope further discussions will lead to compromise legislation that preserves the integrity of their licenses.
“As professionals, we take this industry very, very seriously,” said IAOHB President TyWanna Patrick. “We don’t want our license to be stripped away like it means nothing.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHANTI JOHNSON
Director of Public Works Matthew Ames speaks to the Broadview Board of Trustees at the their regular, May 19, meeting on the status of the plan to address unpaid water bills.
Broadview Tackles $500,000
Of Unpaid Water Bills, Implements Shutoff Policy
Approximately 120 residential and commercial properties had unpaid water bills
By DAVID ORMSBY Broadview Spokesperson
BROADVIEW – In a move to address mounting non-revenue water (NRW) losses, the Village of Broadview has launched a targeted initiative to recoup nearly $500,000 in unpaid water bills owed by approximately 120 residential and commercial properties.
Effective June 1, 2025, the Village began shutting off water service to accounts with outstanding balances over $100.
This action follows two months of advance notice to delinquent property owners, who were contacted by letter outlining the overdue balances and the consequences of non-payment. These communications were part of the Village’s commitment to transparency and fairness in resolving long-standing billing issues.
“Half a million dollars in unpaid water bills places an unacceptable strain on our village’s budget,” said Broadview Mayor Katrina
Thompson. “This prevents us from making necessary investments in our water infrastructure and is unfair to the majority of our residents and businesses who responsibly pay their water bills on time.”
The Village has undertaken annual water leak investigations to identify sources of nonrevenue water. These assessments have uncovered both system inefficiencies and faulty water meters that, in some cases, compromised revenue collection. Broadview is actively working to upgrade water metering infrastructure and improve billing accuracy.
Recognizing the financial challenges some residents may face, the Village will offer caseby-case assistance and income-based payment arrangements to help those who are struggling.
“Our goal is not to punish residents, but to restore accountability and sustainability to our water system,” Thompson emphasized.
The Village of Broadview urges all affected account holders to contact the Water Department immediately to make arrangements and avoid service disruption.
For more information or to discuss payment options, please contact the Village of Broadview Administrator Letisa Jones at 708.681.3600 ext. 260 or visit www.broadview-il.gov.
PROVIDED
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF QUERCUS MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST; Plaintiff vs. ALAN GRAVES; SUSAN RABELO A/K/A SUSAN GRAVES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant 22 CH 7306 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 July 8, 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. 15-16-201-052-0000. Commonly known as 3016 Madison St., 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, Lender Legal PLLC, 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250, Orlando, Florida 32810. 407-730-4644. LLS10857-IL INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3267175
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as trustee for Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2017-3, as owner of the Related Mortgage Loan Plaintiff vs. Unknown Beneficiaries of Henry Ison, Jr. Living Trust; Village of Bellwood; Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as s/i/i to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee for Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust 2001-1; Lucinda Hughes, as Trustee of the Lucinda Hughes Living Trust, u/a dated April 5, 2018; Unknown Beneficiaries of Lucinda Hughes Living Trust, u/a dated April 5,2018; Unknown Successor Trustee of Henry Ison, Jr.
Living Trust; Unknown Successor Tustee of Lucinda Hughes Living Trust, u/a dated April 5, 2018; Henry Ison, Jr, Living Trust; Lucinda Hughes Living Trust, u/a dated April 5, 2018; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants Defendant 23 CH 1966 CALENDAR 60 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 July 7, 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. 15-10-123-006-0000. Commonly known as 2204 Saint Charles Road, 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. W22-0504 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3267133
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF EQUIFIRST MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.JIMMY LEE JOHNSON SR A/K/A
JIMMY L. JOHNSON, CYNTHIA YOW-JOHNSON A/K/A CYNTHIA Y. JOHNSON, THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Defendants 2024 CH 08391 1460 SPEECHLEY BLVD. BERKELEY, IL 60163
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 27, 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 1460 SPEECHLEY BLVD., BERKELEY, IL 60163
Property Index No. 15-08-107-064-0000
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 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. 14-24-05559
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Attorney Code. 21762
Case Number: 2024 CH 08391
TJSC#: 45-1194
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 # 2024 CH 08391 I3267132
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.-
CHEMAINE HAMPTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BETTIE W. HAMPTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JOHN LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR BETTIE W. HAMPTON (DECEASED), ALEX HAMPTON JR., MONIQUE HAMPTON Defendants 2023 CH 03777 942 BELLWOOD 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 March 28, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 30, 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 942 BELLWOOD AVENUE,BELLWOOD, IL 60104
Property Index No. 15-16-109-089-0000
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. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 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. 14-23-02310
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Attorney Code. 21762
Case Number: 2023 CH 03777
TJSC#: 45-916
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be
a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2023 CH 03777 I3267389
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SA VIN GS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CSMC 2018- RPL6 TRUST
Plaintiff vs. DEDRIC D. PEACE AKA DEDRIC PEACE; KIMBERLY N. PEACE AKA KIMBERLY N. SMITH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendant 24 CH 4879 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 July 2, 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. 15-09-219-004-0000.
Commonly known as 235 32nd Ave., 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, Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563. (630) 453-6960. 1496-202844 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3266721
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC1 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES
Plaintiff vs. RICARDO WRIGHT SR. A/K/A RICHARD WRIGHT SR.; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,
AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-D, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES; STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant 23 CH 846
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 July 2, 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. 15-15-426-018-0000 and 15-15426-060-0000. Commonly known as 2100 S. 14TH AVE., BROADVIEW, IL 60155. 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, Lender Legal PLLC, 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250, Orlando, Florida 32810. 407-7304644. LLS11152-IL INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3266710
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. ALFONSO RECENDEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 24 CH 1921 CALENDAR 57 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on June 24, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-17-104-005-0000. Commonly known as 329 High Ridge Road, Hillside, IL 60162. 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, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 2215 Enterprise Drive, Suite 1512, Westchester, Illinois 60154. (312) 940-8580. 18-03562
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3266326
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST
2007-HE2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2 Plaintiff,
-v.-
KAUNDA BUCKNER A/K/A KAUNDA
K. BUCKNER, STATE OF ILLINOIS
Defendants
24 CH 2236
51 51ST AVENUE APT. 8 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 December 4, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 27, 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 51 51ST AVENUE APT. 8, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-101-0480000
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $265,925.80.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact 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 24-100769. 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. 24-100769
Attorney Code. 42168
Case Number: 24 CH 2236
TJSC#: 45-1165
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 # 24 CH 2236
I3266411
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC Plaintiff, -v.-
SOCORRO DIAZ, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Defendants
24 CH 03664 1413 SOUTH 8TH 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 March 24, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 27, 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 1413 SOUTH 8TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Property Index No. 15-14-133-0040000
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT
PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. 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.
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT
PIERCE, LLC
One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200
Chicago IL, 60602
312-346-9088
E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com
Attorney File No. 22-12215IL_1059895
Attorney Code. 61256
Case Number: 24 CH 03664
TJSC#: 45-920
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 # 24 CH 03664
I3266406
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
FIFTH THIRD BANK N.A.
Plaintiff, -v.-
EDUARDO VARELAS, LEOPOLDO
VARELAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL ONE, N.A., CITY OF NORTHLAKE
Defendants
2024 CH 05155
130 S ELM STREET
NORTHLAKE, IL 60164
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 18, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 20, 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 130 S ELM STREET, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164
Property Index No. 15-06-211-0460000; 15-06-211-047-0000
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks
will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
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. 14-24-03231
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Attorney Code. 21762
Case Number: 2024 CH 05155
TJSC#: 45-804
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 # 2024 CH 05155 I3266496
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
